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YR03 BWB

2003 MG Zr

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

112,236 mi
Last recorded112,236 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 MG Zr57,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BWB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 112,236 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

age related surface rust to underside

Pass 14 Mar 2020 111,420 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 109,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 109,638 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing no rear reflector due to rear lights being tinted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insercure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail insercure (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,267 miles

antiroll bar bushes slightly pereshing

driver door card missing

o/s/f cv boot slightly pereshing

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2016 103,013 miles

handbrake cables secured with cable ties

oil leak underbdy

Pass 17 Jul 2015 93,202 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 93,200 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,469 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 84,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,465 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,212 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to crack

engine management light on

Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,212 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,900 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 63,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 61,933 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 51,714 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,714 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,608 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 21,880 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 21,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,231 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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YR03 BWB is a 2003 MG Zr in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2003 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 57,033 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR03 BWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YR03 BWB is a 2003 MG Zr, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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